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A Guide to Auditions

Below is a guide to help you navigate the audition process at Bright Lights Theatre. Feel free to reach out, but please take a moment to review this guide first. It is likely to answer the majority of your questions or concerns. 

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Prepare

Each initial audition involves two short (30-60 seconds) performances: 

1) Monologue

  • A speech delivered by a single character

2) Song​

  • Students who are not comfortable singing a cappella (without music) will need an instrumental or karaoke track to sing along to during the audition.

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These pieces are performed in 10-minute time slots for the directors. We always suggest choosing pieces that reflect the type of role they would like. We suggest avoiding songs or monologues from the show they are auditioning for. The directors will see enough of the show’s content in callbacks. 

 

Most importantly, choose something that your student feels comfortable performing! They will always make bigger choices and perform their best when they are comfortable and confident with the content. 

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The full Audition Guide has more information and resources for choosing audition materials.

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Bring

We need students to bring a few things to their initial audition:

  • A completed copy of the audition form. 

  • Printed headshot with name and grade on the back.

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Musical Tracks

  • You may audition with a musical track or a cappella (without music). If you use music, we ask that you use an instrumental or karaoke track. 

    • NOTE: If you intend to use music, send the track link or file to auditions@brightlightstheatre.org with the subject: NAME - Track for SHOW Audition.

    • Please send an MP4 file or a link to YouTube or Spotify. We do not have access to Apple Music.

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The full Audition Guide has more information on how to dress, what to expect and how to succeed in the audition room, and more details about the audition form. 

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Belong

Everyone who auditions for a Bright Lights production will be cast.

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Callbacks are the second part of the audition process and help the directors place students in the right role for them. Most of the time, the full cast will be called for a dance callback. They will learn a combination and perform it for the choreographer in groups. 

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Some students might be called back for specific roles. During this time, students may be asked to sing a song from the show or cold-read a scene with other students. If the directors ask them to prepare content ahead of time, they will likely not get to present all of the songs/scenes they prepare. The goal is to make big choices and have fun showing the directors all they can do! 

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The full Audition Guide has more information on callbacks.

Casting Guidelines

Casting and communicating the cast of a production or camp is a difficult and complex task. Directors audition a cast that may contain a variety of talents, role preferences, ages, genders, and abilities. At Bright Lights, we strive to cast according to what is best for the students while considering the quality of production desired for excellent storytelling and gospel communication. We strive to cast fairly, knowing that education is our driving force behind all productions and camps.

 

In order to ensure that casting is practiced thoughtfully and without bias, all Bright Lights directors are expected to follow the guidelines below. 

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